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Topic: Gatherings (Read 3718 times)

I just wandered into this topic a couple of days ago. To bad it was to late for registering. But then I'm always a day late for everything.

Work keeps me stressed to the limits and I don't know if I'll fit in.

I remember the early days when I went to a clinic (all we had) and guys were in pain and suffering. I went from 1986 through 1998 without meds (CD4 above 300) then the viral load test was available. I didn't even go to dentist's because of the stigma for years.

I'd like to meet others like me. I live in Mesa, Arizona (Don't hate me because of the immigration law, I am decendant from the Spanish founders of Los Angeles and Salt River Indian on Mothers side. Scotts German on Fathers side.)

I just wandered into this topic a couple of days ago. To bad it was to late for registering. But then I'm always a day late for everything.

Actually it's never too late. There is no registration. While the group rate for the hotel might no longer be available, the current rack rate is pretty cheap.

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Work keeps me stressed to the limits and I don't know if I'll fit in.

Um, we all felt that way at first. Trust me, we are a rag tag group of diverse individuals, but when we all get together there's something that just happens. Our common bond transcends all of our insecurities. We simply have a really good time. I don't know how else to express it.

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I remember the early days when I went to a clinic (all we had) and guys were in pain and suffering. I went from 1986 through 1998 without meds (CD4 above 300) then the viral load test was available. I didn't even go to dentist's because of the stigma for years.

I remember those days too. I seroconverted in 1983, tested positive in 1985 (?), we've been to hell and back a couple of times over.

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I'd like to meet others like me.

Then if it's possible come.

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I live in Mesa, Arizona (Don't hate me because of the immigration law, I am decendant from the Spanish founders of Los Angeles and Salt River Indian on Mothers side. Scotts German on Fathers side.)

Not sure how far Mesa is from LV, but if it's possible then take a chance. (See below)

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I hope that I can meet up with others like me.

We are actually a fairly sane group. I suspect you'd feel at ease in oh I don't know, like 2 minutes.

I, personally, have been contemplating driving up. The only thing that has prevented me from making the decision so far is that my kids start homeschool the week before the Vegas meet. I'm trying to figure out a why to make it up without causing too much school disruption. And I don't think my hubs would be too keen on me driving that distance by myself....ya know cause of all the hoodlams and creeping marauders.

I'm still mulling it over. It might come down to some last minute super planning but I'm still trying even if I have to stay at like the Best Western or Motel 6.

I, personally, have been contemplating driving up. The only thing that has prevented me from making the decision so far is that my kids start homeschool the week before the Vegas meet. I'm trying to figure out a why to make it up without causing too much school disruption. And I don't think my hubs would be too keen on me driving that distance by myself....ya know cause of all the hoodlams and creeping marauders.

I'm still mulling it over. It might come down to some last minute super planning but I'm still trying even if I have to stay at like the Best Western or Motel 6.

~Hippie

Please shoot me a pm if you decide to attend. I will attempt to secure a room at the group rate. Although, as Rab pointed out, rack rate is not much more.

Ok I've decided to go. (Sorry to hijack the OP's thread) I looked up the Stratosphere and I'm still finding some good deals. I'd rather stay there where this is safety in numbers. I will work on booking my room today and then I'll talk to my sister, she works for a rental car company and can get me a good deal for the weekend. I'll post my arrival and hotel stuff in the other thread when I get it booked.

Thanks for helping me make up my mind. And I am really looking forward to meeting everyone who will be there.

My dog Bleu is getting a vacation from me even through he starts shaking in the car all the way to the kennel. They told me he's happy as can be once they get him past where he can't see me in the lobby. He'll get play times and pool times with treats every day and a good grooming before I pick him up.

Don't know if I could do the jumping thing, having problems with arthritis in my neck that affects the nerves to my left side. No fun getting old.

RAB: what's the story about an initiation? Is Spanking involved? I used to go to the San Francisco Mens Spanking parties. a couple of years ago. Hands and Belts are my favorite, even got flogged a few times. I'm turning 61 this weekend so maybe a good old Birthday Spanking will be a good excuse (LOL).